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$129+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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HOU — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$347
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:35 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Fri 11/143:55 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:00 amHOU - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 11/1211:40 amSFO - HOU
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/15:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:10 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sun 11/162:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/131:13 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Tue 9/1611:57 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/14$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:18 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/105:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:18 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:13 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Sat 9/207:25 amSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/14$287

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/7

5:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$207

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

11:40 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$213

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/12

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

6:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$213

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

5:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:24 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

11:24 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

11:24 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

11:24 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/3

10:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,217 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Houston Hobby?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $110, Frontier will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $152 and $184, respectively. Frontier is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

    Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flights have a layover in Denver most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $57 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flights?

    Flights departing from Houston Hobby Airport and landing in San Francisco layover in Dallas least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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